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It’s not usual for tots to be ‘knock-kneed’

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright 1987 QUESTION: My three-year-old son has very bad flat feet. He also is knock-kneed. When he walks, his knees actually bang into each other and he seems to be walking on the inside of his feet. What should I do? […]

By |2015-02-21T02:56:31-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

‘Trigger finger’ may heal itself or may require surgery

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright July 31, 1991 Dear Dr. Horowitz: You might think I am making this up, but I promise that I am not. I am a 19 year old female university student and as far as I know I am very healthy. […]

By |2017-06-13T22:45:03-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

This is why school buses don’t have seat belts

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright October 9, 1991 I raised some questions in last week’s column regarding the safety of the the school buses in which children ride. Many parents haven’t been inside a school bus since their trip to Niagara Falls in the early 60s. The graffiti may be similar, [...]

By |2015-02-14T16:29:59-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

This is what should be going on inside your neck

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright March 13, 1991 For the last few weeks I have been discussing the neck, and neck problems which may cause pain and headaches. Last week’s column outlined a typical chiropractic examination of a typical neck. Today I will discuss a hit about the normal neck and [...]

By |2017-06-13T22:45:03-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

These are factors your doctor will study to decide if you should have back surgery

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright May 1, 1991 For the past few weeks I’ve been outlining factors to be considered in the decision-making process one goes through when considering back surgery. […]

By |2015-02-14T15:48:40-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

There are several ways to relieve pain of heel spurs

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright August 14, 1991 Dear Dr. Horowitz: Could you please help me figure out what is wrong with my foot. I am 46 years old. I stay active, playing baseball, soccer, tennis, and I sail quite a bit in the summer time. I am approximately 20 pounds [...]

By |2017-06-13T22:45:04-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

This is how chiropractors will examine patients suffering neck pain

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright March 6, 1991 In last week’s column I answered a letter from a reader who was wondering if the headaches he was experiencing might be originating in his neck. I promised that this week’s article would be a discussion of how most chiropractors examine a typical [...]

By |2015-02-14T16:12:58-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

Evaluating fitness clubs with help of an undercover reporter

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright September 4, 1991 This is the first column in a short series about fitness clubs. What goes on inside these laces. Who goes to them? How do you choose a good one? What to watch out for. First a little story… […]

By |2017-06-13T22:45:04-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|

Hidden cause for ‘shin splints’ must be found

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright January 9, 1991 Dear Dr. Horowitz: I have had shin splints on and off for about a year. I have taken muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories and Tylenol. I have iced my shins and rested, but the pain returns every time I try to resume my running. I [...]

By |2015-02-19T22:39:49-04:00October 28th, 2014|News Articles|
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